Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Italy, probably Milan, 1470-1480
MS G.14 fol. 77r

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Christ: Nativity -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, seated on ground, prays before Christ child, nimbed, nude, in manger (basket) on ground. Behind them Joseph the Carpenter, nimbed, with walking stick, and ox and ass look on.
Scene set within shed with landscape in distance, all within decorated initial O with foliate extensions and on gold background.